Wearing your own delivery gown at the hospital may help you feel more relaxed & less frightened, ultimately helping you have a less painful birth. In one study, people reported increased feelings of fear and anxiety when they put on the hospital gown upon admission. And because women wearing their own delivery gowns are often complimented by their nurses and other women, they get a boost of confidence and positive reinforcement, which could also help on your big Birth Day. Read more reasons to pack your own delivery gown in your hospital bag.

Pregnancy is dependent upon hormones, but the common anti-bacterial ingredient triclosan may interfere with the pregnancy hormone estrogen. Triclosan also gets passed on through breast milk. Learn more.